Is Nivea Nivea Silicone-Free Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Silicone-Free
Fails standards
1 of 16 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Silicone-Free standards:
Dimethicone HIGH Concern
Linear polydimethylsiloxane polymer forming a breathable hydrophobic surface barrier film.
Citation: CIR Panel. Safety Assessment of Dimethicone and Related Siloxane Polymers. Int J Toxicol. 2003;22(Suppl 2):11-35.
Complete INCI formulation (16 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Silicone-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 4 | C15-19 Alkane | Pass |
| 5 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Pass |
| 6 | Glyceryl Stearate SE | Pass |
| 7 | Glyceryl Stearate | Pass |
| 8 | Petrolatum | Pass |
| 9 | Dimethicone | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 10 | Panthenol | Pass |
| 11 | Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides | Pass |
| 12 | Fragrance | Pass |
| 13 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 14 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 15 | Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate | Pass |
| 16 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Silicone-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Nivea
Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 2.5/10 Non-Comedogenic 5.5/10 Fragrance-Free 7.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 10.0/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 7.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 7.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Gluten-Free 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0072140002428(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.